USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card Review

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card is a rewards credit card issued by USAA. If you're wondering whether USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card is the right card for you, read on. This is everything you need to know to make a good choice.

• Signup bonus. Offers a signup bonus of 2500 points that can be redeemed for travel, gifts, or other perks.
• Competitive APRs. USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card has a variable purchase APR of up to 27.4%.
• No annual fee. This is a great option for people looking for a low-maintenance rewards card. It gives you rewards on your purchases, but you don't have to pay an annual fee for the privilege.
• 3% Balance transfer fee. USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card charges a fee of up to 3% on balance transfers. For example, a balance of $1,000 could cost up to $30 in transfer fees.
• $0 foreign transaction fee. This card does not charge foreign transaction fees, which makes a great credit card to carry with you when traveling abroad.
• Gas rewards.
• Multiple credit card benefits. Includes generous credit card perks, such as rental insurance, emergency support, extended warranty protection on purchases, price protection, travel accident insurance, travel assistance, trip cancellation insurance, and fraud protection.
• Good or better credit required. You should probably try with another card if your credit score is below 700.

The Good

The Bad

Lower than average purchase APRs. No annual fee. Multiple credit card perks. No foreign transaction fee. Earn rewards on every purchase. USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card reports to multiple credit bureaus. Cardholders can earn rewards on their purchases. Offers auto rental collision damage waiver. Extended warranty and price protection on purchases. Free access to your credit score. Travel accident and travel assistance insurance. Trip cancellation insurance.

Requires good to excellent credit. Charges a 3% balance transfer fee

Is there a USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card cash back or rewards program?

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card offers a rewards program to its customers.

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card Rewards

Rewards rate (all purchases)	1%
Max rewards rate	2%
Annual rewards limit	N/A
Signup Bonus ($)	N/A
Signup Bonus (Points/Miles)	2500

What are the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card benefits?

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card provides the following benefits:

• Free Credit Score
• Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
• Emergency Support
• Extended Warranty Protection
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• Zero fraud liability
• Price Protection
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Travel Assistance
• ID Theft Protection
• Reports to major credit bureaus

What are the relevant APRs for USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card?

According to the Federal Reserve Board, the average interest rate is 15% for all credit cards and 17% for accounts that carry a balance. USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card has lower than average purchase APRs.

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card has a variable purchase APR that ranges from 11.4% up to 27.4%. The card has a variable balance transfer APR that ranges from 11.40% up to 27.40%. It also has a variable cash advance APR that ranges from 11.4% up to 27.4%.

What are the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card fees?

The following fees apply to USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card:

• There is no overlimit fee

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card Fees

Fees	Amount
Annual Fee	up to $0
Overlimit Fee	$0
Foreign Transaction Fee	0%
Balance Transfer Fee	3%
Returned Payment Fee	$35
Late Payment Fee	$35

Does USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card report your account activity to credit bureaus?

USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card reports your account activity to the following credit reporting agencies:

• Equifax
• Experian
• Transunion

Making regular on-time payments to a creditor that reports to one or more credit bureaus will demonstrate your financial responsibility and can help improve your credit score.

How to apply for USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card

• Visit the USAA Rewards™ Visa Signature® Credit Card website.
• Fill in the application form. You will typically need to provide general financial information, such as your Social Security Number, address, and annual income.
• Check the information is accurate and submit your application.
• If you're denied click here to find out why your application may have been rejected and what you can do about it.

If your credit score is preventing you from qualifying for this credit card, check out our guide for the best credit cards for bad credit.